Sophie Donlon, LMSW

Sophie Donlon (they/she), LMSW, is a licensed master social worker with experience supporting children, adults, and families. Sophie earned their Master of Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. After becoming licensed, they completed intensive training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), an attachment-based modality that uses play to strengthen the caregiver-child relationship and promote healing after stressful or traumatic experiences.

Sophie’s therapeutic approach is person-centered and holistic, drawing from a wide range of clinical interventions to meet clients where they are—emotionally, developmentally, and relationally—each time they come into the room. Sophie believes that a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change, and they work collaboratively to create a space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported.

Sophie incorporates elements of attachment-based therapy, play therapy, art therapy, and mind-body approaches into their practice. They hold a strong belief that each person is the expert in their own life, and they see their role as a therapist as one of compassionate collaboration—helping individuals and families tap into their own wisdom and develop strategies that support growth, healing, and resilience. They have successfully used this integrated therapeutic approach to support children and families through experiences with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, trauma and disruptive behavior disorders.

A particular specialty of Sophie’s, given their extensive training in CPP, is supporting young children and their caregivers. In this work, Sophie often provides dyadic therapy (working with the caregiver and child together) as well as individual sessions with parents and children. Their areas of focus include early childhood development, stress, trauma or big life changes, attachment, social-emotional learning, and emotional expression.

Sophie is deeply committed to creating an inclusive, affirming, and anti-oppressive space. Their practice is grounded in an intersectional framework and is LGBTQIA+-affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, and anti-racist. They honor the unique identities and lived experiences of each client and strive to foster a space where all feel welcomed and respected. They also have extensive experience connecting families with community resources and external supports, recognizing that care often extends beyond the therapy room.